​With the efforts of SWV and partner organizations 29 volunteers and coordinators from 6 countries were engaged in "Love and Respect; Preventing Teen Dating Violence" project reaching over 1500 young people to raise awareness and prevent teen dating violence.

Research suggests that young people are more likely to hear and personalize messages, and thus to change their attitudes and behaviours, if they believe the messenger is similar to them and faces the same concerns and pressures. Numerous studies have demonstrated the positive influence of their peers on youth's health behaviours, in regards to various aspects, such as relationships, sexuality, violent behaviours, substance use, social exclusion/inclusion etc.

We are glad to present annual report 2019 of Society Without Violence (SWV). In the report you will find information on our scope of activities, projects, achievements, local and international partnerships.

Awareness raising and skill building trainings for journalists are considered significant components for the effective implementation of the “Women Peace and Security” agenda in Armenia. This training module has been developed to provide appropriate instructions for trainers who are interested in working with journalists and desire to contribute to the implementation of the “Women, Peace and Security” agenda as well as promote publicity about this topic through media.

The module includes theoretical knowledge and statistical data for the trainer, examples of practical exercises, various tools for effective organization of training sessions and methods used to conduct training evaluation mechanisms.

SWV prepared this training module in cooperation with Global Network of Women Peacebuilders in the frames of “Local, national and Regional strategy to improve the implementation of the UNSCR 1325 in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine” project funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation․

In Armenia LBGT people continue facing various problems while interacting with other members of the society and receiving diverse services in spheres of healthcare, education, etc. The following report elucidates the obstacles that members of LGBT community encounter in the healthcare system. The existing literature testifies to the fact that LGBT members feel unwelcome in healthcare settings, they have low rates of health insurance coverage and face physical and psychological violence.

The report not only scrutinizes the problems faced by LGBT patients in the healthcare system but also observes how specialists (doctors, psychologists, etc.) lack adequate educational background to treat LBGT patients. Based on the analyzed data, the report puts forward a range of recommendations that could be implemented by various state bodies while reforming the healthcare system.

This module aims to contribute the creation and implementation of the National Action Plan on the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325. The Society Without Violence NGO and Global Network of Women Peacebuilders initiated a public campaign and an educational training series on the UNSCR 1325. The training contains theoretical knowledge and statistical data necessary for trainers to train government officials, representatives of international organization and civil society organizations as well as other interested parties – individuals, experts, and journalists that deal with women’s issues.

This module was developed in partnership with Global Network of Women Peacebuilders within the framework of the “Local, National and Regional Strategies to Improve the Implementation of UNSCR 1325 in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine” project funded by the Austrian Development Agency.